CareerPlan

Associate Director, Paid Search and Social

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$73k–$85k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Develop, execute, and optimize paid digital advertising campaigns (search and social) to elevate the Chicago Booth brand and drive prospective student engagement.

Role type

Associate Director, Paid Search and Social

Builds

Lead generation campaigns for prospective students across search and social channels

Domain

Higher Education / Digital Marketing

Required skills

Paid search strategy, Paid social strategy, Campaign optimization, A/B testing, Audience segmentation, Budget management, Agency management, Data analysis, CRM integration, Landing page optimization

Preferred skills

Google Analytics, Search Ads 360, Adobe Analytics, Slate CRM, Multi-channel marketing, Bid strategy management, Ad copywriting, Retargeting strategies

Technologies

Google Analytics, Search Ads 360, Adobe Analytics, Slate, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok

Responsibilities

Refine and optimize paid advertising campaigns to maximize lead quality and conversion rates; Develop and implement comprehensive paid social media strategies; Build, manage, and execute campaigns across diverse social media platforms; Oversee an external paid search agency; Develop annual paid-media plans and budget allocations; Collaborate with content, creative, and brand teams to develop ad creatives; Analyze campaign data and generate actionable reports; Monitor paid-media spending and budget pacing; Implement remarketing strategies to nurture leads.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC